Book

24/6 : the power of unplugging one day a week

ISBN: 9781982116866
ISBN: 1982116862
Physical Description: print xvii, 235 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2019.

Summary: "Tiffany Shlain explores how turning off screens one day a week can work wonders on your brain, body, and soul." -- from book jacket flap.

Record details

General Note:	Includes filmography (pages 221-223).
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-229).
Formatted Contents Note:	Part I: A day different from all other days. Why I went 24/6 -- A brief history of a day of rest -- The technology of rest. Part II: Being on 24/7. The joys of tech -- The infinite loops of addiction -- Algorithms and animal instincts. Part III: Making 24/6 happen. Everything you need -- Creating a dream day -- Part IV: Keeping tech human. Exits and entrances -- Eye contact and empathy -- Taming social media -- Left to their own devices: parenting with tech -- Making rules, breaking rules. Part V. The science of unplugging. Daydreaming and creativity -- Silence and stillness -- Gratitude and practice -- Nature and perspective -- Memory and time. Part VI: The big picture. A more balanced web -- Thinking backwards -- Life is (in)finite. Part VII: It's easier than you think: a step-by-step guide. Things to think about -- Ideas for having fun without screens (by age) -- Keep the physical and mental benefits going the other six days of the week -- Everything (but the screen) Challah recipe -- People share their perspectives on living 24/6, Tech Shabbat, and Shabbat.